Falcons are birds of prey, meaning that they hunt and eat animals for food. They are related to hawks and eagles. Falcons are swift, powerful fliers. A sport called falconry dates back to ancient times. It involves training falcons to hunt animals in cooperation with humans. Some common kinds of falcons include the peregrine falcon, the merlin, and several types of kestrels.

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